Inner City Travel Guide
Rotorua
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Popular places to visit
Eat Street
During your trip to Rotorua, you can enjoy retail therapy at Eat Street.
Tamaki Maori Village
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tamaki Maori Village in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rotorua Central Mall
You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Central Mall during your stay in Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rotorua Night Market
You can do some window-shopping at Rotorua Night Market during your visit to Rotorua. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre
Rotorua i-SITE Visitor Centre is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance
Matariki Hangi & Maori Cultural Performance is just one of the places to see in Rotorua, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or visit the spas in this relaxing area.
Things to do
National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Guided Tour
Rotorua: Polynesian Spa Pavilion Hot Pool Bathing (12+ yrs)
Top hotels in Inner City
Pullman Rotorua
Hotel was fine but the bathroom in the room was weird. Washbasin is I. The bedroom and the shower and toilet behind a lightly frosted glass open at the top to the room. It’s rather inappropriate. I wouldn’t stay here again because of that which is a shame as the rest of the hotel is good.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Novotel Rotorua Lakeside
On the plus side, the hotel had a great location and large rooms. Maintainence issues however overshadowed our stay; one of three elevators were out of order and the other two were very slow, resulting in long waits to get to or from the room. The AC went out on a very hot day and while we reported ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
JetPark Hotel Rotorua
Friendly staff. Free parking.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Prince's Gate Hotel
Great location in interesting, unique & historic building!
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Urban Lounge Sleepery, SureStay Collection by BW
Nice location
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Quest Rotorua Central
This is a great little hotel!! Excellent location was my main factor but it went above and beyond expectations! Rooms are spotless, spacious and very well appointed. Extremely comfortable mattress, ample pillows and the kitchenette has everything you need…plus I cannot get over having a small w/d ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Inner City
Victoria
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Victoria and surrounding area, you can visit Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.
Fenton Street
Spas and lake views are some things travellers note about Fenton Street. Check out Rotorua Central Mall or Polynesian Spa while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
Glenholme
Though Glenholme may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Rotorua Central Mall and Rotorua Night Market.
Utuhina
While Utuhina isn't home to many top sights, Rotorua Central Mall and Kuirau Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ngapuna
While Ngapuna may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Polynesian Spa and Tamaki Maori Village.
Fenton Park
Though Fenton Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village and Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve.
